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Transportation Resources in the Triangle Area

Transportation is available to medical or social services for older adults and handicapped individuals.  Some restrictions may apply.  See Yellow Pages for additional listings.


Fearrington Cares

Fearrington Cares is a volunteer organization for Fearrington Village residents. Transportation services for residents are scheduled by calling 542-1930 and leaving a message stating your needs. A volunteer will call back to coordinate your transportation request. Customers need to be mobile and able to assist access to a volunteers vehicle. For more information either stop by the Fearrington Cares office or call 542-1930 Monday - Friday 9-1.

         Fee: Free

 


UNC Parking Lot and Bus Service 

Telephone: (919) 962-5033

The UNC Parking Lot located at Chatham Crossing(Route 15/1501 at Lystra Rd.) with bus routes to UNC facilities is available by permit. The permit is issued at the public safety building on the UNC campus. For community alternative parking the primary qualification is a need to be on campus, such as regular trips to the UNC hospital system.

Fee: Free


A Helping Hand 

Telephone: (919) 969-7111                                     Fax: (919) 969-7015

Address: P.O. Box 3234, Located at 1829 East Franklin St. Building 600, Chapel Hill, NC  27514
E-mail:
ahlpnghnd@aol.com or info@ahelpinghandnc.org. Brochure available in the Fearrington Cares office.                             

Web Site: www.ahelpinghandnc.org

Fee: $16/hour


 

 Chatham Transit Network(CTN)

-P.O. Box 1032, Pittsboro, NC, 27312
-Travels a fixed route from Siler City to Pittsboro to Chapel Hill and back each weekday, picking up and dropping off at homes within 2 1/2
miles of this route.
- Special needs such as a wheelchair need to be identified when making a reservation.
- Arrives in Chapel Hill at the UNC ACC and then the Main Hospital a few minutes before 8:30 am, 12:30 pm and 4:30pm.
- Drop off and pick up at Chatham Crossing upon request.
- Will pick up and drop off at your house in Fearrington Village with prior reservations with the dispatcher(542-5136). Reservations can be made at any time but advance reservations are best(1-2 days).
- One way fare (exact change) is $1 for under 13 years or over 59 years and disabled. Others are $2.00.
- Connects with the Triangle Transit Authority(919-549-9999) for connections beyond Chapel Hill (Durham, Southpoint etc.) at the UNC Main Hospital Manning drive bus stop. Also connects with the Chapel Hill Transit(968-2769) at the same drop points in Chapel Hill.


American Cancer Society


This service is for cancer patients only. The American Red Cross (919) 489- 6541 provides this service and requires that transportation be requested 3-5 days in advance. All return trips must be completed by 4 p.m. There is a charge for these services. Department of Social Services (919) 560-8600.  Medical transportation is provided at no cost to Medicaid clients.

     Fee: Call the American Red Cross for current rates.


Keston Care

Telephone:  (919) 967-0507     Fax: (919)967-1371
Address:  11312 US 15/501 Chatham Crossing, Suite400 Chapel Hill, NC
Brochure and price list available in the Fearrington Cares office


Tarheel Taxi

Telephone: (919) 933-1255

Address: 110 N Graham, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Fee: Distance based




Don Reilly

Telephone: (919) 542-5893

Address: 7 Caswell, Fearrington Village

This excellent service has been used by residents for many years.

Fee: Call


Sister to Sister Solution

Telephone: (919)548-1142

Address: Siler City, NC

Serving the Siler City area and Chatham county

Fee: Distance based



 

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